Question

Two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are given below. Read them carefully and select the correct option :
Assertion (A) : Asoka’s dhamma emphasized generosity, kindness and respect for religious traditions.
Reason (R) : Asoka tried to hold his empire together with universally applicable principles.

• A. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explation of Assertion (A).
• B. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explation of Assertion (A).
• C. Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
• D. Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Hint:

To test assertion-reason questions in history, look at the ruler's objective: Policy Content (A) $\rightarrow$ Kindness, Generosity, Tolerance
Political Goal (R) $\rightarrow$ Empire Unification and Social Stability
Goal explains the content $\Rightarrow$ Correct Explation

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A